
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
World-renowned strength & conditioning coach Joe DeFranco shares his thoughts on training for peak performance, mindset, and living your passion. As the founder and owner of DeFranco’s Gym, he also provides the business knowledge that helped him turn a 500-square-foot storage closet into a global brand.
Each week, Joe will educate, motivate and entertain his audience by answering their questions and/or conducting interviews with top athletes, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, and other highly successful people.
Latest episodes

Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 44min
#469 Why Do "Healthy" People Have Heart Attacks, Rapamycin's Link to Longevity & More w/ Dr. J Rand
This week Dr. Johanan Rand makes his fourth appearance on the Industrial Strength Show. Dr. Rand is the founder of Healthy Aging Medical Centers, located in NJ. He trained at the prestigious Albert Einstein Medical Center in N.Y. and only practices Peer-Review evidence based medicine. On today's show you'll hear Dr. Rand discuss a number of important topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Why do "healthy" people [who get routine blood work] have heart attacks?; Is there a better way to screen people and assess their risk for CV disease [compared to what most doctors are currently doing]?; Is "ApoB" the new gold standard for assessing CV disease risk?; What's the difference between "ApoA" & "ApoB"?; The optimal triglyceride to HDL ratio; Knowing your calcium score; Does Dr. Rand ever prescribe statins?; The history of rapamycin and why it's linked to longevity; How mTOR drives aging...And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS / PEOPLE MENTIONED Healthy Aging Medical Centers Cleerly test GlycanAge test Age Later (by Nir Barzilai, M.D.) Rapamycin: mTOR, Autophagy & Treating mTOR Syndrome (by Ross Pelton) Peter Attia (@peterattiamd) BON CHARGE [Use code: JOED]

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 19min
#468 Is Walking Considered Exercise, The Honest Truth About Turning 40 & More!
Topics include: Is walking considered exercise? The truth about turning 40. Conjugate periodization for general pop clients. Plus, giveaways and benefits of Monochora honey.

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 10min
#467 Why You Should/Shouldn't Train if You're Still Sore, How To Prevent Groin Pulls & More!
This week is a classic Industrial Strength Show where Joe provides practical & proven solutions to his listeners' real-world problems. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is it detrimental to train a muscle group if it's still sore from the previous workout? 2) How to prevent groin pulls 3) How to strength-train for fat loss goals 4) The best way to execute your rest-pause sets... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong (7-Day FREE Trial!) Strong Bastard 911 program BON CHARGE (*Use coupon: JOED)

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 48min
#466 Orlando Tells All! [Intro Music Backstory, Working w/ Joe D, Does He Even Lift & More!]
Orlando Rios, the mastermind behind the iconic intro music, joins Joe for a fun chat. They cover the backstory of the music, Orlando's pet peeves about Joe's style, his encounter with The Undertaker, training insights, health struggles, Wrestlemania predictions, and more!

Mar 28, 2024 • 2h 1min
#465 Why "Evidence-Based" is Overrated, How To Get Pro Athletes as Clients & More w/ Mike Stella
Guest Mike Stella, movement specialist, discusses blending rehab with strength training, assessing new clients, treating muscular imbalances, and why 'evidence-based' is overrated. They also cover FMS, rotator cuff exercises, and attracting pro athletes as clients.

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Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 21min
#464 What I Learned About "Imbalances" From Tennis Players, My Must-Try Pre-Workout "Slop" & More!
This podcast discusses Joe's go-to pre-workout 'slop' recipe, imbalances in athletes, when to switch exercises, and programming jumps for kids. The episode offers a bonus high-protein peanut butter cup recipe and valuable insights on training methodologies.

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Mar 14, 2024 • 2h 1min
#463 Programming MasterClass: An In-Depth Look Into The Creation of Joe D. & Smitty's Newest Program
Delve into the creation of 'Westside for Skinny Bastards 3.5' program with Joe D. & Smitty. Learn about Louie Simmons influence, evolution of training methods, athlete success stories, optimizing training programs for longevity, and posterior chain development. Uncover strength and resiliency challenges, unveiling version 3.5 surprises, and masterclass on program development.

Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 4min
#462 The Truth About Fasting, The Biggest Mistake in Creating Multiple Revenue Streams & More!
This week Joe answers 3 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) The TRUTH about fasting 2) The trade-off when training for "peak performance"/extreme goals 3) Is it necessary to have multiple revenue streams in order to be successful [in the fitness industry]? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco Supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpMarch] Team Forever Strong [*Use code: STRONG150] CPPS certification Iron Business Blueprint DeFranco's Gym, NJ

Feb 29, 2024 • 58min
#461 The Simplest Way To Determine If You're Training Properly [DON'T Ignore This!]
This week's show includes 3 main topics/questions. First, Joe shares a story involving a conversation he recently had at Target with a former client. Although the interaction with his former client was brief, it included a valuable reminder/lesson that Joe shares with his audience. After hearing this story you'll be able to determine if your current training program is TRULY effective/functional or if it's doing more harm than good. [You'll also get the inside scoop on Joe's new "functional strength standard" LOL.] After Joe finishes "storytime" he answers two listener questions. These topics include: 1) The most effective way to execute warm-up reps/exercises 2) Is it a big deal if football players (and athletes in general) squat above parallel? *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Blueprint [March cohort] Limber 11 (Mobility routine) Joe D's IG (@defrancosgym) Team Forever Strong [*Use code: STRONG150]

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 15min
#460 7 Fat Loss "Hacks" That'll Blow Your Mind, How To Get Jacked in Half the Time & More!
This podcast covers unique fat-loss hacks, the importance of rotator cuff exercises, optimal calorie deficit for fat loss, myo reps programming, and specialty bar recommendations for joint health. It also delves into the benefits of Manukora honey, efficient training techniques like weighted deficit pushups with myo reps, and the significance of food quality in sustainable fat loss strategies.
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